New details have emerged on why London’s Chelsea ended its cooperation with Enzo Maresca. Reportedly, the main disagreement between the club’s management and the coach concerned player demands, especially physical workload.
Sources say Maresca imposed a very strict regime within the squad. His demanding style may have motivated some players, but in certain cases it created unnecessary risks. The biggest complaints were linked to how he worked with players who had just returned from injury.
The point is that Enzo reportedly gave heavy, first-team-level loads even to players still recovering from injuries. As claimed, he paid little attention to medical staff recommendations and precautionary measures. As a result, there is talk that some players suffered flare-ups and their recovery timelines were extended.
As the situation became serious, Chelsea’s executives even brought in an additional strength and conditioning specialist to the coaching staff. However, Maresca is said not to have listened to that expert either. At that point, the club and coach began to split for good: the board prioritized safety and long-term interests, while Maresca stuck to maximum demands and a strict regime.
In short, it wasn’t about results or tactics—it was about internal rules, workload, and the approach to players’ health. Chelsea did not want to “experiment” on that line.
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